Cities Similar to Rochester, MN
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Rochester, MN
1. Columbia, MO
129,330 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$328K
Rent estimate
$1,040/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Sterling Heights, MI
133,306 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$296K
Rent estimate
$1,195/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Livonia, MI
92,185 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$311K
Rent estimate
$1,270/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Green Bay, WI
105,744 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$375K
Rent estimate
$1,020/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Lee's Summit, MO
104,184 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$412K
Rent estimate
$1,340/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Olathe, KS
147,461 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$422K
Rent estimate
$1,255/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. St. Charles, MO
71,800 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$345K
Rent estimate
$1,220/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Lawrence, KS
96,207 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$307K
Rent estimate
$1,010/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Elgin, IL
113,310 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$291K
Rent estimate
$1,435/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Noblesville, IN
73,916 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$346K
Rent estimate
$1,370/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Rochester
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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